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Autumn/Winter 1984-1985 Kenzo Dress
Autumn/Winter 1984-1985 Kenzo Dress

Autumn/Winter 1984-1985 Kenzo Dress

By Kenzo

Located in Rockwood, ON

Extraordinary runway eighties Kenzo smock dress is just magnificent. I have just found a photo of

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1980s Day Dresses

1985 Victor Costa Textured Cotton Strapless Dress
1985 Victor Costa Textured Cotton Strapless Dress

1985 Victor Costa Textured Cotton Strapless Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in Houston, TX

We all need a strapless white dress this summer. Victor Costa created this elegant yet simple

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1980s American Day Dresses

Givenchy haute couture black dress, circa 1985
Givenchy haute couture black dress, circa 1985

Givenchy haute couture black dress, circa 1985

By Givenchy

Located in London, GB

. Perfect for parties, the dress is constructed in soft black velvet and with a taffeta skirt and ruffle

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhattan Dress US 6
Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhattan Dress US 6

Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhattan Dress US 6

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in London, GB

Zandra Rhodes Archive The 1985 Manhatten Dress -Black silk wrap dress with print of Manhatten

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Antony Price Hot Dress, Roxy Music fashion designer circa 1985
Antony Price Hot Dress, Roxy Music fashion designer circa 1985

Antony Price Hot Dress, Roxy Music fashion designer circa 1985

By Antony Price

Located in Paris, IDF

Black lame pleated bodice with halter neckline, naked back. Edgy High Fashion Collectable piece and very wearable

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Rare 1985/86 Jean Paul Gaultier Aran Knit Cones Dress
Iconic Rare 1985/86 Jean Paul Gaultier Aran Knit Cones Dress

Iconic Rare 1985/86 Jean Paul Gaultier Aran Knit Cones Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

Vintage Aran Knit Cones Dress. Off white cotton chenille yarn Aran knit long breast cones dress

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves
Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves

Circa 1985 Chanel Black Velvet Mini Dress With Puffy Sleeves

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

- Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld circa 1985 - Black velvet strapless mini dress with crinkled bust detail

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1980s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1985 Comme de Garcons Pleated Black Avant Garde Sleeveless Dress Rei Kawakubo
1985 Comme de Garcons Pleated Black Avant Garde Sleeveless Dress Rei Kawakubo

1985 Comme de Garcons Pleated Black Avant Garde Sleeveless Dress Rei Kawakubo

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons

Located in Portland, OR

This rare vintage Comme des Garcons dress is from the 1985 runway collection. This avant garde

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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1985 Jean Patou Haute-Couture Rare Green Silk Asymmetric Cocktail Dress
1985 Jean Patou Haute-Couture Rare Green Silk Asymmetric Cocktail Dress

1985 Jean Patou Haute-Couture Rare Green Silk Asymmetric Cocktail Dress

By Jean Patou, Christian Lacroix

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

archive of iconic designs. This rare 1985-1986 winter collection garment has a femme-fatale feel and takes

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Late 20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

GALANOS Couture As Worn By Nancy Reagan 1985
GALANOS Couture As Worn By Nancy Reagan 1985

GALANOS Couture As Worn By Nancy Reagan 1985

By Galanos

Located in Phoenix, AZ

her couture dress to The Private Inauguration, January 20, 1985. A matching American couture dress

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1980s American Formal Wear

1985 Givenchy Couture Vibrant Silk Floral Print Gown
1985 Givenchy Couture Vibrant Silk Floral Print Gown

1985 Givenchy Couture Vibrant Silk Floral Print Gown

By Givenchy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A gorgeous, elegant gown from Givenchy Couture circa 1985. The beautifully structured silhouette

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1985 Vintage Black Strapless Runway Evening Gown
Yves Saint Laurent 1985 Vintage Black Strapless Runway Evening Gown

Yves Saint Laurent 1985 Vintage Black Strapless Runway Evening Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Portland, OR

This is a stunning Yves Saint Laurent evening gown from the 1985 YSL runway collection. This tuxedo

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1980s European Evening Gowns

Vintage 1985 Chanel Documented Runway Metallic Beaded Black Silk Strapless Gown
Vintage 1985 Chanel Documented Runway Metallic Beaded Black Silk Strapless Gown

Vintage 1985 Chanel Documented Runway Metallic Beaded Black Silk Strapless Gown

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

iconic 1985 fall-winter runway collection, is a perfect example of why this couture brand has stood the

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1980s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1980s Nina Ricci Long Evening Dress
1980s Nina Ricci Long Evening Dress

1980s Nina Ricci Long Evening Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Paris, IDF

dress around 1985. Printed silk muslin with multicolored butterflies decoration on checkered white and

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990's Donna Karan Maroon Silk Bias-Cut Hourglass Long-Sleeve Illusion Dress
1990's Donna Karan Maroon Silk Bias-Cut Hourglass Long-Sleeve Illusion Dress

1990's Donna Karan Maroon Silk Bias-Cut Hourglass Long-Sleeve Illusion Dress

By Donna Karan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

started out in 1985 was to dress women in comfort, liberating them from the confines of Eighties power

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Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1985 Laura Ashley Crisp White Cotton Strapless Bow Dress
1985 Laura Ashley Crisp White Cotton Strapless Bow Dress

1985 Laura Ashley Crisp White Cotton Strapless Bow Dress

By Laura Ashley

Located in Rockwood, ON

their first shop, and by 1966 started to make the dresses she became known for. This dress is from a

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1980s Maxi Dress

Chanel 'Chain' Wool Black Dress - Circa 1985
Chanel 'Chain' Wool Black Dress - Circa 1985

Chanel 'Chain' Wool Black Dress - Circa 1985

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

for the 1985 Winter Collection. In this dress, Lagerfeld reworked Coco Chanel’s signature and paid

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1980s French Evening Dresses

1985 Galanos Green Silk Evening Dress
1985 Galanos Green Silk Evening Dress

1985 Galanos Green Silk Evening Dress

By James Galanos

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

1985 Galanos green silk evening dress. The scarf can be worn as a belt or shawl. Front closure a

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1980s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Norma Kamali 1985 Vintage Sweatshirt Material Dress in the MET
Norma Kamali 1985 Vintage Sweatshirt Material Dress in the MET

Norma Kamali 1985 Vintage Sweatshirt Material Dress in the MET

By Norma Kamali

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage 1985 Norma Kamali sweatshirt fabric day dress is an important iconic design of

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1980s North American Informal Dresses

1985 Christian Dior Haute Couture Autum/Winter Silk Evening Gown
1985 Christian Dior Haute Couture Autum/Winter Silk Evening Gown

1985 Christian Dior Haute Couture Autum/Winter Silk Evening Gown

By Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

Absolutely gorgeous Christian Dior Haute Couture- labeled 20641, Autumn/Winter 1985, evening gown

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1985 Chanel Documented Runway Metallic Beaded Black Silk Strapless Gown
Vintage 1985 Chanel Documented Runway Metallic Beaded Black Silk Strapless Gown

Vintage 1985 Chanel Documented Runway Metallic Beaded Black Silk Strapless Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

iconic 1985 fall-winter runway collection, is a perfect example of why this couture brand has stood the

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1980s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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1985 Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1985 dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black 1985 dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in red, gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 1985 dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Jeanne Lanvin and Jean Paul Gaultier are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are 1985 Dresses?

The prices for 1985 dresses start at $725 and top out at $17,950 with these items, on average, selling for $2,800.

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